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Topical creams and lotions for Small Fiber Neuropathy
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I use Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, it’s for for Arthritis but it really helps with the burning and small fiber nerves. You do need a scrip but you can get a lower dose over the counter. Medicare does cover this. Hopes this helps
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@timber3085, and all...That's Voltarin, and yes it's now OTC. I still get it from my pharmacy as a prescription at no cost, though, as Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1% I think...A much better way to get it and works better. I also use a steroid cream if I'm having increased pain. It works quickly and really gives me relief without the normal steroid side effects if taken internally. Can't use it always, but as needed and for no longer than 2 weeks at a time in the same area.
I find it is my best serious pain relief, with a hot therapy pool.
Off now to put some on my hands/fingers/wrists/arms/shoulders...typing a lot recently with doctor communications and completing online forms! Pain inducers...
Blessings, Elizabeth
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I use the topical over the counter gel, which helps for some things, but you have to be “on it” with remembering to use it as recommended by doc, (even though not RX, they recommend it) usually 3-4 times daily, otherwise I found it didn’t help…daaa
However, the diclofenac patches work very well for me, rx, and last longer than the 12 hours it says.
Expensive but effective. Look up good rx before you get the rx, and have RX sent to cheapest pharmacy. I found CVS to be the least expensive in my area.
Good luck!